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Variscite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Beudantite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
distinct; good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Variscite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.

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