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Variscite and Glass 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.582.39-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-54-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.