Diamond and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Diamond

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

102.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diamond and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Diamond and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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