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Villiaumite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Villiaumite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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