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Kunzite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Kunzite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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