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Sylvite and Variscite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.9932.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Sylvite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Variscite chemical formula.

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

Sylvite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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