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Fuchsite and Witherite 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
2.77-2.884.27-4.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.