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Kyanite and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Kyanite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Adamite 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 Kyanite and Adamite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Kyanite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.