Home
Gemstones


Kyanite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
1.993   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Blue Gemstones

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.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones