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Ludlamite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.64-2.70  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Ludlamite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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