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Fuchsite and Augelite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.77-2.88
Uneven
Perfect basal
2.5
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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2.70-2.75
Conchoidal
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
4.5-5
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fuchsite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Augelite Specific Gravity

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