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Kainite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
2.5   

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

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Kainite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Fuchsite 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 Kainite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.

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