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Kunzite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Kunzite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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