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Kunzite and Tremolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.95-3.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kunzite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.