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Kyanite and Glass 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
3.53-3.65
2.39-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Kyanite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.