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Kunzite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
[C,H,O]   

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Kunzite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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