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Fuchsite and Covellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.77-2.88
Uneven
Perfect basal
2.5
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
Flexible
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4.6-4.76
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Perfect on {0001}
-9999
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite Vs Covellite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is whereas that of Covellite is .