Variscite and Johachidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
  
3.45
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
[010] perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Variscite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Variscite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.