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Kunzite and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.