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Aventurine and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Aventurine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Aventurine and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Aventurine and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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