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Kyanite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kyanite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.

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