Kyanite

Al2SiO5

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Kyanite is remarkable for a hardness that changes with crystal direction, measuring about 4.5 parallel to the length of a crystal and roughly 7 across it. An aluminum silicate (Al2SiO5), it crystallizes in the triclinic system as bladed or columnar crystals with a vitreous luster, a colorless streak, perfect {100} cleavage, and a splintery fracture. Colors are typically blue, white, gray, or green, with a specific gravity between 3.53 and 3.65. Kyanite is an important metamorphic index mineral that signals high-pressure conditions, and its blue crystals are sometimes cut as gemstones. Its bladed crystals and perfect cleavage in one direction, combined with the directional hardness, make it distinctive.

Kyanite is remarkable for having variable hardness depending on crystal direction — 4.5 parallel to the length and 7 across. It is an important metamorphic index mineral indicating high-pressure conditions. Its blue color makes it a minor gemstone.

النظام البلوري Triclinic
صنف المعدن 09 Silicates
صلادة موس 4.5-7.0
الكثافة النوعية 3.53-3.65
اللون Blue, white, gray, green
اللمعان Vitreous
لون الخط Colorless
الانفصام Perfect {100}
الكسر Splintery
الشفافية Translucent
الشكل البلوري Bladed, columnar

صلادة موس

Mohs Hardness: 4,5 – 7,0
1 Soft10 Hard
Kyanite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5–7 on the 1–10 mineral hardness scale.
صلادة موس Reference Mineral
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

النظام البلوري

Triclinic
Kyanite crystallizes in the Triclinic crystal system.
الخاصية Value
النظام البلوري Triclinic
Axial Relationships a ≠ b ≠ c, α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90°

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness of Kyanite?
Kyanite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5-7.0.
What crystal system does Kyanite belong to?
Kyanite crystallizes in the Triclinic crystal system.
What color is Kyanite?
Kyanite is typically Blue, white, gray, green.
What type of luster does Kyanite have?
Kyanite exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Kyanite?
The chemical formula of Kyanite is Al2SiO5.