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Kunzite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kunzite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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