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Fuchsite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Uneven   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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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.

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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.

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