Shigaite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.323.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Shigaite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Shigaite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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