Carnelian and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.77-2.88
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Perfect basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5
  
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)
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.