Variscite and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.