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Fuchsite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fuchsite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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