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Kyanite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Kyanite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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