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Kunzite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Kunzite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Kunzite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.