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Sogdianite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Sogdianite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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