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Chiastolite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.152.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chiastolite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chiastolite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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