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Kyanite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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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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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.

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