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Chlorite group and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Chlorite group and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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