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Kunzite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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