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Variscite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Sectile  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Variscite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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