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Variscite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Not Available

Variscite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.