Kunzite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Kunzite

Taaffeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

3.60-3.61

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

8-8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kunzite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Kunzite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.