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Kunzite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
ZrSiO4

Kunzite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Kunzite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.