Shigaite and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Moderately flexible
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.32
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
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
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.