Serendibite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Serendibite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.43-3.443.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

None Observed

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

LiAlSi₂O₆

Serendibite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Serendibite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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