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Zinnwaldite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.42-2.58   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Zinnwaldite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Variscite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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

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