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Villiaumite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
Not Available   

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

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Villiaumite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Vivianite chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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

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