Holmquistite and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Holmquistite and Kunzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Kunzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
Holmquistite and Kunzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.