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Kyanite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Kyanite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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