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Charlesite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Charlesite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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