Chiastolite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.153.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Chiastolite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Chiastolite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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