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Glaucophane and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Glaucophane and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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