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Variscite and Anorthoclase 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
2.42-2.582.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.