Fuchsite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.883.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fuchsite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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

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Fuchsite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.