monoclinic
Kunzite
LiAlSi2O6:Mn
Quick Facts
Hardness
6.5
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
Refractive Index
1.660-1.676
Crystal Structure
monoclinic[2/m]:{110}@1.0 + {100}@0.8 + {010}@0.6 + {001}@1.2 monoclinic
2/m
{110} {100} {010} {001}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemmonoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)6.5
Specific Gravity3.15-3.21
CleavagePerfect in two directions
FractureUneven to splintery
LustreVitreous
Optical Properties
Refractive Index1.660-1.676
Birefringence0.014-0.016
PleochroismStrong trichroic (pink, purplish-pink, colorless)
Dispersion0.017
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