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Variscite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
3.28-3.335   

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

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Variscite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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