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Hydrophane and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.502.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Hydrophane and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane and Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Hydrophane and Variscite Specific Gravity

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