Kunzite and Quartz Physical Properties

Kunzite

Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

2.65

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

SiO₂

Kunzite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Kunzite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.