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Steatite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Steatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80   
3.15-3.21   

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

Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
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6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Steatite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite 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 Steatite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Steatite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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