Variscite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Variscite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.583.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Variscite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Variscite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.