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Kainite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi2O6

Kainite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Kainite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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