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Kunzite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Kunzite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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