Kunzite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Kunzite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

2.90-3.10

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kunzite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Kunzite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.