Variscite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Variscite

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.584.58-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Variscite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Variscite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.