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Fuchsite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
BeAl 2 O 4

Fuchsite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Fuchsite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.