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Tinaksite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
6   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
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Tinaksite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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