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Kunzite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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