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Kunzite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.78   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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