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Ammolite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
4   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
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Ammolite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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