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Variscite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.355-3.433  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
{???} Good, {???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
-9999  

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

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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.

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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.

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