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Sussexite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Sussexite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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