Seraphinite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

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

2.60-3.022.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Seraphinite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Seraphinite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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