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Kyanite

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Kyanite and Mohawkite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.65-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
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Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None

Mohs Hardness

4-73-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
Cu3As

Kyanite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Mohawkite- Cu3As

Kyanite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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