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Vivianite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
1.97-2.22   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

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

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Vivianite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite and Black Opal 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 Vivianite and Black Opal chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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