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Kunzite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.32   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Kunzite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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