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Kyanite Cyprine and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
MgAl2O4   

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Kyanite Cyprine and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Kyanite Cyprine and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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