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Variscite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Variscite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Variscite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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