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Kyanite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.0-3.5   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Kyanite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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