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Amethyst and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Amethyst and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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