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Variscite and Uvite 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
2.42-2.582.97-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Variscite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Variscite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.