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Topaz and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
8   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
Not Available   

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Topaz and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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