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Kunzite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.07  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Kunzite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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