Carnelian and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Carnelian and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Carnelian and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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