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Sellaite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Sellaite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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