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Kyanite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
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Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
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Kyanite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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