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Variscite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.