Kunzite and Chrysotile 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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.