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Kunzite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Kunzite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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