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Variscite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.42-2.582.48
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

[010] perfect
Perfect on {001}

Mohs Hardness

4-52
2 10
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Chemical Composition

AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Variscite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Variscite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.