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Variscite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Distinct on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Variscite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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