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Kunzite and Hercynite Physical Properties

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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
3.15-3.21
4.39
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kunzite and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kunzite and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.