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Kunzite and Phosphophyllite 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
3.15-3.21
3.07-3.13
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.