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Rossmanite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Rossmanite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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