Kyanite Cyprine and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
  
2.20-2.80
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Kyanite Cyprine and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Kyanite Cyprine and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.