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Piemontite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.64-2.70   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Piemontite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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