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Clinohumite 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
3.13-3.753.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
2.7 Mohs Hardness
64-7
Amber
2 10
2.11 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Clinohumite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite and Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Clinohumite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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