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Variscite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Magnetite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
5.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Variscite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.

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