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Agrellite and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.88
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Agrellite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Agrellite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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