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Kunzite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.