Rosasite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Rosasite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.23.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Rosasite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Rosasite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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