Kunzite Facts
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Kunzite Properties
| Chemical Composition | It is Lithium Aluminum Silicate and the chemical formula is LiAlSi2 O6. |
| Colours | Light pink shades, lavender, violet and purple. |
| Hardness | 6.5-7 Mohs. |
| Refractive Index | 1.67 – 1.66 |
| Specific Gravity | 3.1 – 3.2 |
| Luster | Vitreous. |
| Solid State | Transparent. |
| Crystal System | Monoclinic crystal system. |
| Cleavage | Perfect. |
| Pleochroism | Strong |
| Fractures | Splintery. |
| Bi-refringence | Weak |
| Tenacity | Brittle |
| Enhancement | Often enhanced to darken the colour. |
| Source | United States, Brazil, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Africa, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Myanmar ( Burma) and Sweden. |
| Precautions | Necessarily to be protected from sunlight, a large temperature change, sharp blows and scratches. Home ultrasonic cleaner and harsh chemicals should be avoided. |