Fuchsite and Zircon Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.883.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Fuchsite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Fuchsite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.