Kyanite and Sapphire Physical Properties

Kyanite

Sapphire

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.65

3.95-4.03

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None, but may exhibit parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al ₂ O ₃

Kyanite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃

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Kyanite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.