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Kunzite and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Aegirine 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 Kunzite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.