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Kornerupine and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on {110}   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Kornerupine and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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