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Chalcedony and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Absent   
{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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Chalcedony and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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