Tektite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Tektite

Kyanite

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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

2.34-2.513.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Tektite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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