Rossmanite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3
3.55-3.70
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4-7
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Rossmanite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Rossmanite and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Rossmanite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.