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Clinozoisite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Clinozoisite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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