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Fuchsite and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.