Fuchsite and Spessartine Physical Properties

Fuchsite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fuchsite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.