Hollandite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.05
  
3.55-3.70
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Hollandite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Hollandite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.