Variscite and Demantoid Physical Properties

Variscite

Demantoid

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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

2.42-2.583.77-3.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Variscite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.