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Kunzite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Kunzite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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