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Kyanite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Kyanite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Kyanite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.