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Kyanite and Natrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.652.20-2.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.