Kyanite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Kyanite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-72.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kyanite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Kyanite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.