Kunzite and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
None Observed
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kunzite and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kunzite and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.