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Kyanite
Chemical composition Aluminum Silicate Al2Si05
Crystal system Triclinic
Habit Elongated bladed or columnar.
Cleavage Perfect and good/uneven
Fracture Uneven
Hardness 4 - 7.5
Optic nature Biaxial -
Refractive index 1.710- 1.734
Birefringence 0.017
Dispersion 0.020
Specific gravity 3.65 - 3.68
Lustre Vitreous
Pleochroism Moderate to Strong, Trichroic