Variscite and Charoite Physical Properties

Variscite

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.582.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Variscite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.