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Kyanite and Proustite Physical Properties


Proustite 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   
5.51-5.64   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Distinct on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Kyanite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.

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