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Sardonyx and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Sardonyx and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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