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Kunzite
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Kunzite and Agate Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.211.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kunzite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Agate Opal 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 Agate Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kunzite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.