Kunzite
Kunzite is a gemstone with the chemical formula LiAlSi2O6. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5-7 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Kunzite properties
| Type | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | LiAlSi2O6 |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5-7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Typically pink to lilac, can also be colorless or yellowish |
| Formation | Kunzite is formed in lithium-rich pegmatites and is often found in association with other lithium minerals. |
| Rarity | 7 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6.5–7 — hard
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