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Variscite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Variscite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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