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Tektite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Tektite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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