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Variscite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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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
2.42-2.581.65-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.