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Kyanite Cyprine and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Kyanite Cyprine and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Kyanite Cyprine and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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