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Kunzite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Kunzite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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