Fuchsite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
  
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Fracture
Uneven
  
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Cleavage
Perfect basal
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
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Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Fuchsite and Hessonite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite and Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Fuchsite and Hessonite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Hessonite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Hessonite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is Not Available whereas that of Hessonite Garnet is Not Available.