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Kunzite and Papagoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.