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Variscite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.586.8-7.1
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
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
C20H36

Variscite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Variscite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.