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Kyanite and Topaz 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
3.53-3.653.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Kyanite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Kyanite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.