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Arfvedsonite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Arfvedsonite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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