Kunzite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Kunzite

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

2.80-2.90

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Kunzite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.