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Kyanite and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
9   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kyanite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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