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Shattuckite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Shattuckite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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