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Kyanite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Kyanite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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