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Kunzite and Parisite Physical Properties


Parisite 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   
4.33-4.42   

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   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kunzite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.

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