Afghanite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
2.77-2.88
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
Perfect basal
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Afghanite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Fuchsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Afghanite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.