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Fuchsite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fuchsite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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