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Kyanite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite 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   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kyanite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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