×

Variscite
Variscite

Mother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl



ADD
Compare
X
Variscite
X
Mother of Pearl

Variscite and Mother of Pearl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.582.65-2.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-52.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Not Available

Variscite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • >

Variscite and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.