Kyanite Cyprine and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Kyanite Cyprine and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Albite 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 Cyprine and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Kyanite Cyprine and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.