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Kyanite Cyprine and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Kyanite Cyprine and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Kyanite Cyprine and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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