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Kyanite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.32-3.43
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

4-76-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Kyanite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Kyanite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.