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Kunzite and Thulite Physical Properties

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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
3.15-3.213.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kunzite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kunzite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.