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Kyanite
Kyanite

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Kyanite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

Mohs Hardness

4-73.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Kyanite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Kyanite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.