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Variscite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Variscite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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