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Chiastolite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Chiastolite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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