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Microlite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.53-3.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al2SiO5  

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Microlite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Kyanite 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 Microlite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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