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Variscite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Hauyne and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Gelatinises in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.4-2.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2  

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Variscite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

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Variscite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.

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