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Agate and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Agate and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Variscite 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 Agate and Variscite chemical formula.

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Agate and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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