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Allanite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20   
2.42-2.58   

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

Cleavage
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[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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4-5   

Chemical Composition
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AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Allanite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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