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Variscite

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Variscite and Blue spinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.42-2.58-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

[010] perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

4-5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
MgAl2O4

Variscite and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Blue spinel- MgAl2O4

Variscite and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

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