Fuchsite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Chalcedony

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.882.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SiO₂

Fuchsite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Compare Green Gemstones

Fuchsite Vs Hackmanite

Fuchsite Vs Grossular

Fuchsite Vs Hayne

Fuchsite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.