Hematite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Hematite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Hematite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Fuchsite 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 Hematite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Hematite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.