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Lepidocrocite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5   
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Chemical Composition
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Lepidocrocite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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