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Kyanite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.63-3.79   

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

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Kyanite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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