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Kunzite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.