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Aquamarine and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Aquamarine and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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