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Jet and Vivianite Physical Properties


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Vivianite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
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{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
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Chemical Composition
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Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jet and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Jet and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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