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Kyanite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Kyanite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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