Lepidocrocite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

43.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Lepidocrocite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Lepidocrocite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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