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Nepouite and Variscite Physical Properties

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
3.18-3.242.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect on {001}
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
24-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Nepouite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Variscite chemical formula.

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

Nepouite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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