Kunzite and Augelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.70-2.75
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.