Richterite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5
  
2.42-2.58
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
[010] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
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AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
Richterite and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Variscite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Richterite and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Richterite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Richterite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Richterite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.