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Kyanite Cyprine
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Kyanite Cyprine and Epidote 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
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite Cyprine and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite Cyprine and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.