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Kunzite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.