Kunzite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
Not Available
  
Kunzite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
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Kunzite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.