Kunzite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
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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.