Home
×

Variscite
Variscite

Rhodizite
Rhodizite



ADD
Compare
X
Variscite
X
Rhodizite

Variscite and Rhodizite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.