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Jet and Fuchsite Physical Properties


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Fuchsite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
2.77-2.88   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Jet and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Jet and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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