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Fuchsite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.06   

Fracture
Uneven   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Fuchsite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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