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Clinohedrite 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
3.28-3.335
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clinohedrite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clinohedrite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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