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Zircon and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.77-2.88   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Zircon and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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

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