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Variscite and Vivianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.42-2.58
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
[010] perfect
4-5
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
 
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2.64-2.70
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{010} Perfect
-9999
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite Vs Vivianite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is whereas that of Vivianite is .