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Kunzite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.97-3.14  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Kunzite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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