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Kyanite Cyprine
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Kyanite Cyprine and Andalusite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite Cyprine and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite Cyprine and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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