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Kainite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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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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.

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