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Gedrite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.259  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Gedrite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Gedrite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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