Kyanite Cyprine and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Kyanite Cyprine and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Kyanite Cyprine and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.