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Quartz and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5   

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

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Quartz and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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