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Langbeinite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.64-2.70   

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

Cleavage
None   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Langbeinite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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