Variscite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.582.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Variscite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.