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Kyanite and Ekanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.28-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kyanite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kyanite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.