Kunzite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Kunzite

Sardonyx

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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

3.15-3.212.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Kunzite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.