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Kunzite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kunzite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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