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Variscite and Andalusite 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
2.42-2.58
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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