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Kunzite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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