Kunzite and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.63-3.79
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Kunzite and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Kunzite and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.