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Kunzite and Shortite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Shortite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.