Iddingsite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Iddingsite

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

2.5-2.83.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

LiAlSi₂O₆

Iddingsite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Iddingsite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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