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Biotite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Biotite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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