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Variscite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.583.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Al 2 O 3

Variscite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Variscite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.