Paraiba and Kunzite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Kunzite

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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

3.04-3.133.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Paraiba and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Paraiba and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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