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Kunzite and Danburite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.97-3.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.