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Fuchsite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Fuchsite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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