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Kunzite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
SiO2  

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Kunzite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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