Feldspar and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Feldspar

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.752.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Feldspar and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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

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Feldspar and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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