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Kunzite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.25-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.