Wernerite and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Wernerite and Kunzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Kunzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
Wernerite and Kunzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.