Kyanite Cyprine and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
4-7
  
3.5-4.0
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Kyanite Cyprine and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
>
Kyanite Cyprine and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.