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Kyanite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Gedrite 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   
3.15-3.259   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Kyanite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.

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