Kyanite and Riebeckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
  
3.28-3.44
  
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
5.0-6.0
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Kyanite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.
Kyanite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.