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Fuchsite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

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
2.77-2.88
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.