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Kunzite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.211.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.