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Variscite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.54-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Good in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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