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Cacoxenite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
None   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cacoxenite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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