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Phenakite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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2.90-2.98
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
7.5-8
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3.15-3.21
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1,2 prismatic
6-7
LiAlSi2O6

Phenakite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite Vs Kunzite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is whereas that of Kunzite is .