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Herderite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Herderite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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