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Kunzite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kunzite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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