Stichtite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Stichtite

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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

2.11-2.202.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Stichtite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Stichtite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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