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Kunzite and Siderite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.83-3.89
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.