Bixbite and Variscite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Variscite

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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

Not Available2.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Bixbite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Bixbite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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