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Fuchsite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.883.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Fuchsite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Fuchsite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.