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Kunzite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.91   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Kunzite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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