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Variscite and Piemontite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.