Sphene and Kunzite Physical Properties

Sphene

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Sphene and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Sphene and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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