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Fuchsite and Brazilianite 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
2.77-2.882.98-2.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
(010) Distinct to good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.