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Kyanite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.14-3.16   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kyanite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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