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Erythrite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Erythrite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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