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Sussexite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
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{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sussexite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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