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Kunzite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties


Astrophyllite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.2-3.4  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Kunzite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.

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