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Kyanite
Kyanite

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Kyanite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

4-74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
FeAs

Kyanite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Kyanite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.