Fuchsite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.882.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Fuchsite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Fuchsite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.