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Variscite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.42-2.582.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

[010] perfect
Distinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

4-56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
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Variscite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

Variscite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

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