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Hibschite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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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
3.05-3.08
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hibschite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hibschite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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