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Violane and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.53-3.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Al2SiO5  

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Violane and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Violane and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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