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Kyanite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite 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   
2.77   

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

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kyanite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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