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Kunzite and Sellaite 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
3.15-3.21
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.