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Kyanite Cyprine and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70   
2.562   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Kyanite Cyprine and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Kyanite Cyprine and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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