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Thulite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Thulite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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