Kyanite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Anhydrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-73.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Kyanite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.