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Kunzite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Gedrite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.15-3.259  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Kunzite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.

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