Kyanite Cyprine and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite Cyprine and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite Cyprine and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.