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Kunzite and Celestine 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
3.15-3.213.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.