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Fuchsite and Almandine 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
2.77-2.883.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fuchsite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Almandine 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 Fuchsite and Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fuchsite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.