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Kyanite and Adamite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.654.32-4.48
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{101}, good; {010}, poor

Mohs Hardness

4-73.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
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.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • 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.