Variscite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Variscite

Tinzenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.583.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Variscite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Variscite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.