Fuchsite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
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
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.