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Kyanite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Nepouite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.18-3.24   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
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Kyanite and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.

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