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Fuchsite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fuchsite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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