Kyanite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.651.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kyanite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.