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Variscite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Variscite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Variscite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.