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Kunzite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.06-3.19  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Kunzite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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