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Faustite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Faustite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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