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Variscite and Kyanite Cyprine 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
2.42-2.58
3.55-3.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Variscite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Variscite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.