Diamond and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
3.53-3.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
Not Available
  
Diamond and Kyanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Kyanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
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Diamond and Kyanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.
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