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Kyanite
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Kyanite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.651.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

4-72-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kyanite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kyanite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.