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Afghanite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Afghanite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Vivianite 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 Afghanite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.

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