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Chondrodite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chondrodite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chondrodite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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