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Gyrolite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.48   
3.15-3.21   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Gyrolite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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