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Kunzite and Topazolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.70-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

1,2 prismatic
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiAlSi2O6
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kunzite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kunzite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.