Kunzite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Kunzite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.