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Kyanite Cyprine
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Kyanite Cyprine and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite Cyprine and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

Kyanite Cyprine and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.