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Variscite and Libyan Desert Glass 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
2.42-2.582
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.