Kyanite Cyprine and Microlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
  
5.5
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Kyanite Cyprine and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite Cyprine and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.