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Kyanite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.314   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
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Kyanite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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