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Variscite and Pyroxmangite 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
2.42-2.583.76-3.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.