Fuchsite and Kyanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
  
3.53-3.65
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal
  
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Fuchsite and Kyanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Kyanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Fuchsite and Kyanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.