Hibschite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.77-2.88
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect basal
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Hibschite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Fuchsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Hibschite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.