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Variscite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

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
2.42-2.583-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-56.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Variscite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Variscite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.