Variscite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
Cleavage
[010] perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
Cu
  
Variscite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Variscite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.