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Variscite and Hurlbutite 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
2.42-2.582.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.