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Vlasovite
Vlasovite

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Vlasovite and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.972.42-2.58
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}
[010] perfect

Mohs Hardness

64-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Vlasovite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite and Variscite 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 Vlasovite and Variscite chemical formula.

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

Vlasovite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vlasovite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vlasovite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vlasovite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.