Kyanite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Kyanite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Kyanite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.