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Kunzite and Pargasite 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
3.15-3.213.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.