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Variscite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Variscite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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