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Variscite and Inderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.42-2.581.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

[010] perfect
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

4-52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.