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Variscite and Pezzotaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.42-2.58-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage

[010] perfect
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

4-5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18

Variscite and Pezzotaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pezzotaite- Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18

Variscite and Pezzotaite Specific Gravity

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