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Variscite and Anglesite 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
2.42-2.586.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.