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Kunzite and Epidote Physical Properties


Epidote and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.

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