Kunzite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
4.5-5
  
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
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.