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Kyanite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.652.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kyanite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kyanite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.