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Variscite and Moldavite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.32-2.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Variscite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Variscite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.