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Kyanite
Kyanite

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Kyanite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.53-3.653.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

4-73
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al2SiO5
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Kyanite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Kyanite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.