Agate and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Agate

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.77-2.88

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Agate and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Agate and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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