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Kyanite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kyanite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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