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Thulite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Thulite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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