Kunzite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.97-3.14
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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.