Kyanite Cyprine and Citrine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
SiO2
  
Kyanite Cyprine and Citrine Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
Kyanite Cyprine and Citrine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.