Kyanite Cyprine and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite Cyprine and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite Cyprine and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.