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Sugilite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Sugilite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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