Holmquistite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Holmquistite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Holmquistite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

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