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Stolzite and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
22.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-34-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Stolzite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Variscite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Stolzite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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