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Kyanite and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.89-4.18   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Kyanite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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