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Kunzite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-72.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
KMg(SO4)Cl

Kunzite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Kunzite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.