Home
Gemstones


Arfvedsonite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Arfvedsonite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Arfvedsonite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones