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Fuchsite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Fuchsite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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