Kurnakovite and Variscite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-34-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Kurnakovite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Kurnakovite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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