Kyanite Cyprine and Gahnite Physical Properties

Kyanite Cyprine and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kyanite Cyprine and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.