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Schorl and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties


Kyanite Cyprine and Schorl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22   
3.55-3.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
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4-7   

Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)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   

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Schorl and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

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Schorl and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorl and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorl and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorl is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.

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