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Variscite and Seraphinite 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
2.42-2.58
2.60-3.02
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
4-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Variscite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Variscite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.