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Glaucophane and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.15-3.21   

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

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Glaucophane and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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