Demantoid and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Demantoid and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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

Demantoid and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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