Hercynite and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
4.39
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-7
  
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
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.