Vesuvianite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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LiAlSi₂O₆

Vesuvianite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Vesuvianite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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