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Zircon and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
LiAlSi2O6

Zircon and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Zircon and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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