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Diamond and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
10  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
C  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Diamond and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Variscite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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