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Stichtite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Stichtite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Stichtite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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