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Variscite and Schorlomite 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
2.42-2.583.77-3.93
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.