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Verdite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
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(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Verdite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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