Kyanite and Andalusite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
3.05-3.21
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite and Andalusite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite and Andalusite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.