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Fuchsite and Spessartine Physical Properties


Spessartine and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
4.12-4.18   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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