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Variscite and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.582
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.