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Kyanite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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