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Glass and Variscite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Glass and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Variscite chemical formula.

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

Glass and Variscite Specific Gravity

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