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Variscite and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.