Nacre and Kyanite Physical Properties

Nacre

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

Not Available3.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Nacre and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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