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Variscite and Girasol Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Variscite and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Variscite and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.