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Feldspar
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Feldspar and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.752.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

two or three
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-6.54-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Feldspar and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Feldspar and Variscite Specific Gravity

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