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Kyanite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite 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   
3.06-3.19   

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

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kyanite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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