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Tinzenite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Tinzenite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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