Sarcopside and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

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

3.79-3.942.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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