Fuchsite and Richterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
  
3.0-3.5
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Fuchsite and Richterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Fuchsite and Richterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.