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Kunzite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
10   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
C   

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Kunzite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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