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Microcline and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Microcline and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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