Fuchsite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
2.97-3.14
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect basal
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fuchsite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fuchsite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.