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Kyanite and Emerald 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
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.652.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Be3Al2SiO6

Kyanite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Kyanite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.