Rhodolite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.77-2.88
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Perfect basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2.5
  
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)
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.