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Herderite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Herderite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Herderite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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