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Emerald and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Emerald and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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