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Variscite and Cryolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.