Variscite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
[010] perfect
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.