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Pietersite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.77-2.88   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2.5   

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

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Pietersite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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