Sulfur and Variscite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Sulfur and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Sulfur and Variscite Specific Gravity

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