Hercynite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.39
  
2.77-2.88
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Perfect basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2.5
  
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)
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.