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Grandidierite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Grandidierite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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