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Sogdianite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Sogdianite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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