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Kunzite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

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
3.15-3.213.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kunzite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kunzite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.