Tinaksite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Kunzite

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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

2.823.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Tinaksite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Tinaksite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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