Kyanite and Clintonite 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
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
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.