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Variscite and Pezzottaite 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
2.42-2.58
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.