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Willemite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18   
3.53-3.65   

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

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Willemite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Kyanite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

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

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