Fuchsite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.884-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Fuchsite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

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Fuchsite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.