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Kunzite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
PbWO4  

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Kunzite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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