Kyanite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
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
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.