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Kunzite and Proustite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.215.51-5.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.