Kyanite Cyprine and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
NaCl
  
Kyanite Cyprine and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Kyanite Cyprine and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.