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Plasma and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Plasma Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Plasma and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plasma 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 Plasma and Variscite chemical formula.

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Plasma and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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