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Kyanite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.0-3.1   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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Kyanite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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