Kyanite and Sphene Physical Properties

Kyanite

Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Kyanite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is Not Available whereas that of Sphene is Not Available.