Unakite and Variscite Physical Properties

Unakite

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.202.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Unakite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite 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 Unakite and Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Unakite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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