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Kyanite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kyanite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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