Hercynite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Hercynite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.392.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Hercynite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Hercynite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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