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Star Sapphire and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
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[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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4-5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Star Sapphire and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Variscite chemical formula.

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Star Sapphire and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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