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Kyanite and Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
4.12-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kyanite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kyanite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.