Pearl and Vivianite Physical Properties

Pearl

Vivianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.852.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

none

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pearl and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pearl and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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