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Kyanite and Violane 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
3.53-3.653.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kyanite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kyanite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.