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Nifontovite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Not Available   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Nifontovite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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