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Agate and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Agate and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Agate and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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