Kyanite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Vanadinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.656.8-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

C20H36

Kyanite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Kyanite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.