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Kunzite and Cerussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.216.46-6.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.