Variscite and Selenite Physical Properties

Variscite

Selenite

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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

2.42-2.58Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Variscite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Variscite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.