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Fuchsite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

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)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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