Unakite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Unakite

Strontianite

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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

2.85-3.203.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Unakite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite and Strontianite 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 Unakite and Strontianite chemical formula.

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

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Unakite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Unakite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Unakite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Unakite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.