Emerald and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Emerald

Kyanite Cyprine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Hard

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.783.55-3.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-84-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Emerald and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Emerald and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

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