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Fuchsite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
4   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Fuchsite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.

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