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Kunzite and Natrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.20-2.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.