Sillimanite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Sillimanite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Sillimanite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

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