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Kyanite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Kyanite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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