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Kunzite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.214.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.