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Chrysotile and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Fibrous   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrysotile and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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