Hercynite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Hercynite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.393.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

LiAlSi₂O₆

Hercynite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Hercynite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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