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Strontianite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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
3.63-3.793.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Strontianite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Strontianite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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