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Diaspore and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.403.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Diaspore and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Diaspore and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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