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Kyanite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Kyanite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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