Kunzite and Tugtupite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.30-2.60
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{111} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kunzite and Tugtupite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kunzite and Tugtupite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.