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Hiddenite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hiddenite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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