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Variscite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Variscite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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