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Variscite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
3.12   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Variscite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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