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Kunzite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
4.28-4.42  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Kunzite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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