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Kyanite Kyanite has needle-like crystals with unique properties making it a valuable raw material in refractory, ceramic, and other products.
Kyanite undergoes an irreversible expansion of approx. 10% when heated up to approx. 1250°C which is used by refractory & ceramic manufacturers to reduce shrinkage during initial firing. In friction materials this expansion can compensate fading. The needle-like crystals lend cold "green" strength and abrasion resistance to the end product. The hardness in Mohs is 4 in length and 7 in cross direction.
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