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Kunzite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Kunzite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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