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Variscite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Variscite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Albite 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 Variscite and Albite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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