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Citrine and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Citrine and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Citrine and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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