Wavellite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
3.55-3.70
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Wavellite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Wavellite and Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Wavellite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.