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Fuchsite
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Fuchsite and Pyrope Almandine 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
2.77-2.883.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fuchsite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fuchsite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.