Variscite and Trinitite Physical Properties

Variscite

Trinitite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.58Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Variscite and Trinitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Trinitite 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 Trinitite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Variscite and Trinitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Trinitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Trinitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is Not Available whereas that of Trinitite is Not Available.