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Kunzite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.9   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kunzite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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