Fuchsite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.882.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

None

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 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Fuchsite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Fuchsite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.