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Kyanite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.