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Kunzite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
9   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Al 2 O 3   

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Kunzite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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