Demantoid and Kunzite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.95

3.15-3.21

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

LiAlSi₂O₆

Demantoid and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid and Kunzite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Demantoid and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Demantoid and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.