Holmquistite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Holmquistite and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Holmquistite and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.