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Andradite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Andradite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Andradite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite 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 Andradite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Andradite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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