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Sapphirine and Kyanite Physical Properties

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
3.40-3.583.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sapphirine and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sapphirine and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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