Hematite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Hematite

Kyanite Cyprine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.303.55-3.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

64-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Hematite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Hematite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

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