Crystal Quartz and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.42-2.58
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
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[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
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AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Crystal Quartz and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Variscite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Crystal Quartz and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.