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Kunzite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kunzite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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