Sapphire and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.032.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

92.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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

Sapphire and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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

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Sapphire and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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