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Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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