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Kyanite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite 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   
3.60-3.61   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Imperfect/fair/absent   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Kyanite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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