Fuchsite and Petalite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.882.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Fuchsite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.