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Kunzite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kunzite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kunzite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.