Fuchsite and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
2.45
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect basal
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fuchsite and Carletonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fuchsite and Carletonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.