Kunzite and Iolite Physical Properties

Kunzite

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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

2.6-2.7

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Kunzite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Kunzite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.