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Kunzite and Moonstone Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.56-2.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Kunzite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Kunzite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.