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Whitlockite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Whitlockite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Kunzite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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