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Kunzite and Albite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.60-2.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.