Kunzite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Kunzite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

3.71

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Kunzite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Kunzite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.