Amazonite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Amazonite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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