Rhodolite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Rhodolite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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