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Thaumasite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.91   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Thaumasite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Thaumasite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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