Home
×

Kyanite
Kyanite

Chambersite
Chambersite



ADD
Compare
X
Kyanite
X
Chambersite

Kyanite and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
3.50
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

    >
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.