Kyanite and Sulphur Physical Properties

Kyanite

Sulphur

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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

3.53-3.652.05-2.08

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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SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kyanite and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Kyanite and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.