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Kunzite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Kunzite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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