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Sulphur and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
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
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Sulphur and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Variscite chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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