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Fuchsite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
9   

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

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Fuchsite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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