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Montebrasite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Montebrasite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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