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Kunzite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Kunzite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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