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Kunzite and Colemanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.40-2.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.