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Fuchsite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
MgAl2O4   

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Fuchsite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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