Kyanite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kyanite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.