Variscite and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.24-2.29
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Very poor [100]
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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.