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Fuchsite and Eosphorite 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
2.77-2.883.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fuchsite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fuchsite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.