Scorzalite and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
  
3.53-3.65
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Scorzalite and Kyanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Kyanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Scorzalite and Kyanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.