Kunzite and Almandine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.95-4.30
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
none
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Kunzite and Almandine Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Kunzite and Almandine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.