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Variscite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.06-3.19  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Variscite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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