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Realgar and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Realgar and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Realgar and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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