Fuchsite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.883.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

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)

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fuchsite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Fuchsite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.