Rossmanite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3
2.77-2.88
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Rossmanite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Fuchsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Rossmanite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.