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Siderite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael 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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Siderite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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