Pallasite and Variscite Physical Properties

Pallasite

Variscite

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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

Not Available2.42-2.58

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

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[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Pallasite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Pallasite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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