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Kyanite and Faustite 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
3.53-3.652.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.