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Fuchsite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Fuchsite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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