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Variscite and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.582.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
SiO2

Variscite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Variscite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.