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Variscite and Coral Physical Properties

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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
2.60-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.