Fuchsite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.883.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Fuchsite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Fuchsite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.