Kunzite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
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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.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
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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.