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Kunzite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kunzite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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