Afghanite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
3.55-3.70
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Afghanite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Afghanite and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Afghanite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.