Variscite and Antimony trioxide Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
[010] perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
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Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
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Variscite and Antimony trioxide Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite and Antimony trioxide 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 Antimony trioxide chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Antimony trioxide Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Antimony trioxide Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Antimony trioxide Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is Not Available whereas that of Antimony trioxide is Not Available.