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Variscite and Montebrasite 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
2.42-2.582.98-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Variscite and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Variscite and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.