Kunzite and Edenite Physical Properties

Kunzite

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

3.05-3.37

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Kunzite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Kunzite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.