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Kyanite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
2.20-2.23   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kyanite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.

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