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Kunzite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
6.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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