Kyanite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
  
3.3-3.5
  
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Perfect on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Kyanite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Kyanite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.