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Kyanite and Fayalite 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
3.53-3.654.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.