Selenite and Vivianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.64-2.70
  
Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
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Chemical Composition
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Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Selenite and Vivianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Vivianite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Selenite and Vivianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.