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Fuchsite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Fuchsite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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