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Kunzite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Kunzite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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