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Kyanite and Amethyst Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
insoluble in common solvents

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

4-77
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
SiO2

Kyanite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Kyanite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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