Vlasovite and Variscite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

64-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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 Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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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.