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Kunzite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Padparadscha and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.95-4.10   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
9   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kunzite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.

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