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Variscite and Allanite Physical Properties


Allanite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.40-4.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  

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Variscite and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Allanite 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 Allanite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.

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