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Kunzite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

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
3.15-3.212.90-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.