Variscite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

Variscite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
• Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.