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Kyanite and Prehnite Physical Properties


Prehnite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   

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Kyanite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.

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