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Topazolite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Topazolite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite 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 Topazolite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Topazolite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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