Clintonite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Clintonite

Vivianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.12.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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

Clintonite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Clintonite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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