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Fuchsite and Strontianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.883.63-3.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fuchsite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fuchsite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.