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Variscite and Amazonite Physical Properties

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
2.42-2.582.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
2.7 Mohs Hardness
4-56-6.5
Amber
2 10
2.11 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
KAlSi3O8

Variscite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Variscite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.