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Iddingsite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Iddingsite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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