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Kyanite and Libyan Desert Glass Physical Properties


Libyan Desert Glass and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
2   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
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Mohs Hardness
4-7   
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Chemical Composition
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Kyanite and Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.

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