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Kunzite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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