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Kunzite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kunzite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kunzite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.