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Anglesite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39   
2.64-2.70   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Anglesite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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