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Prase and Kunzite Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.69
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Prase and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Prase and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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