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Gaspeite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Not Available   

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Gaspeite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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