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Kunzite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Tough

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

6-72-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Kunzite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Kunzite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.