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Variscite and Iolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.42-2.58
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
[010] perfect
4-5
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
 
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2.6-2.7
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3,1
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Variscite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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