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Biotite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties


Kyanite Cyprine and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
3.55-3.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Biotite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

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Biotite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.

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