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Kyanite and Chambersite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None

Mohs Hardness

4-77
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
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 Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • 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.