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Kyanite and Diamond Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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C

Kyanite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Kyanite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.