Kyanite Cyprine and Hauyne Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Gelatinises in acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
  
2.4-2.5
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Kyanite Cyprine and Hauyne Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Kyanite Cyprine and Hauyne Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.