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Amber and Fuchsite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amber and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amber and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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