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Kunzite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

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
3.15-3.213-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Kunzite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Kunzite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.