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Kyanite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Kyanite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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