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Hessonite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
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Hessonite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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