Variscite and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.77-3.93
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[010] perfect
None
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.