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Variscite and Pink Opal Physical Properties


Pink Opal and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
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Cleavage
[010] perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
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Variscite and Pink Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Pink Opal 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 Pink Opal chemical formula.

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Variscite and Pink Opal Specific Gravity

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

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