Sardonyx and Kunzite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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

2.55-2.703.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

LiAlSi₂O₆

Sardonyx and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Sardonyx and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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