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Chlorastrolite 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
3.1-3.5
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Granular
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chlorastrolite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chlorastrolite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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