Kunzite and Brazilianite Physical Properties

Kunzite

Brazilianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

2.98-2.99

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

(010) Distinct to good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kunzite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.