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Variscite and Painite Physical Properties

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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
2.42-2.584.00-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.