Kyanite and Tanzanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
  
3.35
  
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Kyanite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Kyanite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.