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Spodumene and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
LiAlSi2O6

Spodumene and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Spodumene and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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