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Kyanite and Thulite Physical Properties

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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
3.53-3.65
3.1
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kyanite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kyanite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.