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Kunzite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   

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Kunzite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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