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Stolzite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Stolzite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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