Variscite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
[010] perfect
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Variscite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Variscite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.