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Kunzite and Gahnite 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
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.