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Clinohedrite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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
3.28-3.3353.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinohedrite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinohedrite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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