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Kunzite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Kunzite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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