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Fuchsite and Hyacinth Physical Properties

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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
2.77-2.883.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fuchsite and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fuchsite and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.