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Variscite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Tough
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.78-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.