Humite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Humite

Kyanite Cyprine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.32

3.55-3.70

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

4-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Humite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Humite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

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