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Kunzite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kunzite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kunzite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.