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Kyanite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties


Riesling Beryl and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
2.66-2.86   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.   

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Kyanite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.

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