Ammolite and Variscite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

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

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

44-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Ammolite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Ammolite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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