Variscite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[010] perfect
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Variscite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Variscite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.