Fuchsite and Hematite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.885.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fuchsite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Fuchsite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.