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Variscite and Humite Physical Properties


Humite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.20-3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Poor  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Variscite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.

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