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Kyanite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
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Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

4-76-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
LiAlSi2O6

Kyanite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Kyanite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.