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Kunzite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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Kunzite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
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Kunzite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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