Blue spinel and Variscite Physical Properties

Blue spinel and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Variscite chemical formula.

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

Blue spinel and Variscite Specific Gravity

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