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Kunzite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Kunzite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Kunzite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.