Home
Gemstones


Kyanite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Beudantite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
4.48   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
distinct; good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Kyanite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Kyanite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones