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Variscite and Willemite Physical Properties

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
2.42-2.583.89-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.