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Kunzite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Serpentine and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.44-2.62  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.

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