Kunzite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.60-3.61
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Imperfect/fair/absent
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
8-8.5
  
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
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.