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Thomsonite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.25-2.403.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Cleavage

perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Thomsonite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Thomsonite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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