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Variscite and Poldervaartite 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
2.42-2.582.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Variscite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Variscite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.