Sphene and Vivianite Physical Properties

Sphene

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

Not Available2.64-2.70

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

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

Sphene and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Vivianite chemical formula.

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

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Sphene and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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