Variscite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.