Kyanite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Kyanite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.65

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-7

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Kyanite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Kyanite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.