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Variscite and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.24-2.29  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Very poor [100]  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Variscite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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Variscite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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