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Lazulite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Lazulite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Kunzite 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 Lazulite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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