Amazonite and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3.53-3.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
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Amazonite and Kyanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Kyanite 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 Amazonite and Kyanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
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Amazonite and Kyanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.