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Villiaumite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
2   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Villiaumite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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