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Fuchsite and Amethyst Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2

Fuchsite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Fuchsite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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