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Fuchsite and Realgar Physical Properties

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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
2.77-2.883.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
{010} Good
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)
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fuchsite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fuchsite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.