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Fuchsite and Poldervaartite 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
2.77-2.882.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Fuchsite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Fuchsite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.