Musgravite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.683.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.54-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Musgravite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Musgravite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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